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I have an '87 SDL with 120K. It was my first diesel and I've owned it for 1.5 years. THe comfort and performance is truely awesome. I've enjoyed the renewed experience of being able to work on it myself. I regurally change the oil/filter/fuel filter(main/pre) and air filter. I buy all this stuff from the Part Shop. With the turbo, the car is not sluggish at all with the exception of starting from 0-10mpg. The 126 diesels also make excellent traveling cars especially with little kids because the back seat area is so large.

Finally one of the primary impressions is the strength and stability of these cars. You get the confidence that you're driving something powerful and substantial that won't leave you stranded.